VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/17/11)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) invites youth and young adults, ages 15-30, to the Karen Baptist Youth Conference July 21-24, 2011, at Houghton (N.Y.) College. The theme—“Be a good example”—derives from I Timothy 4:11-12. “By attending the conference, youth will gain a deeper understanding of their own history, culture and […]

VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/17/11)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) announces prominent social justice advocate Dr. J. Alfred Smith Sr. as the speaker for its “Discipleship, Community and Justice Breakfast” to be held on Sunday, June 26, at the American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA) Biennial in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Smith will speak about “Hope […]

VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/17/11)—Rev. Patricia P. Hernandez will begin work on Monday, May 23, 2011, as the new national director for American Baptist Women in Ministry (ABWIM). As national director, she will implement the ABWIM strategic priorities that include building mutually beneficial partnerships with ABC entities, developing a team of volunteer coordinators, and working […]